Saturday, September 01, 2007 - Sunday, November 04, 2007
Forrest Hall Farm Crazy Corn Maze
39136 Avie Lane, Mechanicsville. Saturday & Sunday 11 AM Dusk. Weekdays by appointment. Miles of trails and family fun in the corn maze. Hayride, pumpkin patch, farm animals, picnic area and local produce. Admission. HC. 301-884-3086. www.forresthallfarm.com
Saturday, September 08, 2007
Fall Follies Crafts Festival
Washington Street, Leonardtown. 10 AM 3 PM. Annual arts and crafts festival featuring homemade crafts, paintings, stained glass, wood carving, quilts and jewelry. Free. HC. 301-997-1644. www.leonardtown.somd.com Rain Date - September 9
Saturday, September 08, 2007
Woodland Indian Discovery Day
Historic St. Mary’s City, Route 5. 10 AM 5 PM. Explore the skills and culture of Maryland’s first citizens through hands-on activities and demonstrations by master craftsman. Admission. HC. 240-895-4990. www.stmaryscity.org
Saturday, September 15, 2007 - Sunday, September 16, 2007
Lighthouse Challenge - 2007
Point Lookout State Park. Sat. & Sun. 8AM - 6PM Annual Light House Challenge sponsored by the Chesapeake Chapter USLHS. Admission. 301-872-5688 www.cheslights.org
Thursday, September 20, 2007 - Sunday, September 23, 2007
St. Mary's County Fair
St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds, Leonardtown, Route 5. Thurs. 3 - 9 PM, Fri. and Sat. 9 AM - 9 PM, Sun. 9 AM - 6 PM. A celebration of St. Mary’s rural life and heritage. Home arts, livestock, garden, 4-H exhibits, contests, Entertainment and local foods. Admission. HC. 301-475-8434. www.somd.com/smcfair
Saturday, September 22, 2007 - Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Bowles Farms Amazing Corn Maze
22880 Budds Creek Road, Clements. Mon. Thurs. By appointment only. Fri. 4 9 PM, Sat. 10 AM 9 PM, Sun. 11 AM 6 PM. 15 acres of corn will be cut into a maze, over 3.5 miles of twisting and turning trails await to challenge you. Petting zoo, straw maze, pumpkins and hayrides on site. Admission. HC. 301-475-2139 www.bowlesfarms.com
Saturday, September 22, 2007 - Sunday, September 23, 2007
2007 Motocross of Nations
The hottest ticket in Motocross! Budds Creek Motocross & Speedway host the 2007 Motocross of Nations. For more information www.buddscreek.com
Friday, September 28, 2007 - Sunday, September 30, 2007
17th Annual IHRA President's Cup Nationals
Maryland International Raceway, Budd’s Creek, Route 236. 8 AM - close. The premier event of 2007featuring TWO Nights of Fire on both Friday and Saturday! The IHRA eMax Drag Racing Series invades Budds Creek with Top Fuel Dragsters, Nitro Funny Cars, Pro Modifieds, Pro Stocks and over 500 Top IHRA Sportsman Drivers in NON-STOP ACTION! Take in the GIANT manufacturer's midway, feel the ground tremble with Bob Motz's Jet-Powered Kenworth, witness the wild Wheelstanders, and watch the sky ignite with fury during the Friday and Saturday Night of Fire featuring more Nitro & Fireworks than you can handle! HC. 301-884-9833. www.mirdrag.com
Saturday, October 06, 2007 - Sunday, October 07, 2007
Riverside WineFest at Sotterley
Sotterley Plantation, Hollywood, Route 245. Noon 6 PM. Come and experience Maryland vintners at their best! Enjoy wine tastings, live music exhibits, demonstrations, artisan and food vendors, children's programs, and more: all in a breathtaking setting. Admission. 301-373-2280. www.sotterley.org
Saturday, October 06, 2007 - Sunday, October 07, 2007
40th Annual Blessing of the Fleet
St. Clement’s Island Museum, Colton’s Point, off of Route 242. Sat. 11 AM - Dark, Sun. 10 AM - 4 PM. Site of historic landing at St. Clement's Island. Exciting two day event offering entertainment, boat rides, food, games and fireworks. Boat parade and blessing are favorite highlights. Admission. HC. 301-769-2222. www.blessingofthefleet.net
Saturday, October 06, 2007
Grand Militia Muster
Historic St. Mary’s City, Route 5. 10 AM 5 PM. Expect color, competitions, and pageantry when the St. Maries Militia comes to town. Admission. HC. 240-895-4990. www.stmaryscity.org
Saturday, October 13, 2007 - Sunday, October 14, 2007
10th Annual Southern Maryland Farm-Life Festival
John K. Parlett Farm, Route 6 East, Charlotte Hall. Sat. 9 AM 5 PM, Sun 10 AM 5 PM. Over 60,000 square feet of indoor exhibits. Demonstrations, tractor and gas engine show, music and refreshments. Admission. HC. 301-290-1621. www.christmasinaprilsmc.org
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Chesapeake Gateways Lecture Series at Historic St. Mary's City
Celebrating the 400th anniversary of Capt. John Smith's trek through the Chesapeake Bay Region. The lecture series continues with "The Strange adventures of Anas Todkill" presented by Willie Balderson. Saturday, October 13 at 2PM. For more information www.stmaryscity.org
Friday, October 19, 2007 - Saturday, October 20, 2007
Ghosts of Sotterley
Sotterley Plantation, Hollywood, Route 242. 7 10:50 PM. Walking tour featuring re-created legends and history, live music. Refreshments available. Reservations required. Admission. 301-373-2280. www.sotterley.org
Saturday, October 20, 2007 - Sunday, October 21, 2007
St. Mary’s County Oyster Festival
St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds, Leonardtown, Route 5. Sat. 10 AM 6 PM, Sun. 11 AM 6 PM. One of the eastern seaboard's leading folk festivals, celebrates the opening of the oyster season. Two National competitions: the National Oyster Cook-Off and the U.S. National Oyster Shucking Championship. Oysters any way you like 'em with other seafood specialties. Admission. HC. 301-863-5015. www.usoysterfest.com
Friday, October 26, 2007 - Saturday, October 27, 2007
Spirits of Point Lookout
Point Lookout State Park, Route 5 7 PM. Historically representative event featuring some of Point Lookout's many legendary tragedies and hauntings. Interactive tours, music, concessions, and children's games. Advance purchase. HC. 888-316-5679. www.stmaryskiwanis.org
Saturday, October 27, 2007 - Sunday, October 28, 2007
Fall Festival
Greenwell State Park, Hollywood, off of Rt. 245 Crafts, children's events, entertainment in a riverfront setting. Admission. Under 12 Free. HC 301-373-9775 www.greenwellfoundation.org
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Trick-Or-Treat on the Square
Washington Street, Leonardtown, Route 5. 1PM 3PM Scarecrow making. Cost is $5. 3PM - 4PM is Trick-or-treating with Leonardtown merchants around the Town Square. HC 301-475-9791. Click Here for Information
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Veterans Day Parade
Washington Street, Leonardtown, Route 5. 10 AM. Salute America’s Veterans! The Veterans Day parade in Leonardtown will begin at 10 AM on Washington Street. With over 4,000 participants including marching bands, military units, bagpipers, Native American dancers, and classic cars. A special wreath laying ceremony will be held in the Town Square immediately following the parade. Free. HC. 301-475-9791. Click Here for Information
Saturday, November 17, 2007
Amish Quilt Auction
Grove Farm Lane, Mechanicsville. Off of Route 236/Thompson’s Corner Road. 9 AM 5 PM. Bid on handmade Amish quilts and other handstitched items at this traditional auction. Crafts and food available. Free.
Friday, November 23, 2007
Christmas on the Square & Annual Tree Lighting
Washington Street, Leonardtown. 5 9 PM. Holiday entertainment, caroling, sleigh rides, carriage rides, hayrides, live nativity, petting zoo, Santa’s Parade and the lighting of the Town Christmas tree on the Square. Free. HC. 301-475-9791. Click Here for Information
Friday, November 23, 2007 - Saturday, November 24, 2007
Hearth & Home in Early Maryland
Historic St. Mary’s City, Route 5. 10 AM 5 PM. Following the harvest, the colonists begin preparations for the long winter. Admission. HC. 240-895-4990. www.stmaryscity.org
Friday, November 23, 2007 - Sunday, November 25, 2007
St. Mary's County Festival of Trees
Bell Motor Company, Leonardtown. Fri. 4 9 PM, Sat. 10 AM 3 PM & Sun. Noon - 5 PM. Festive holiday exhibits and auction of decorated Christmas Trees and Wreaths. 301-475-9791 or 301-373-2551.www.leonardtown.somd.com
